Typical Indian food doesn’t exist but there are different dishes varying according to different ethnic and cultural groups.

In South India, the most popular break fast consists of idles (black lentils and rice) , vadai ( doughnuts made from lentils and potatoes) or dasa ( a mixture of lentils, rice and water left to ferment overnight).

The usual North Indian breakfast consists of stuffed  or unstuffed  paratha breads ( similar to oily crèpes) accompanied by fresh butter and cooked spicy vegetables.

In the modern cities, where traditions were exchanged by practicability, families usually have a simple sandwich or…cornflakes!

The Main Indian meal is made of starch, lentils or beans and vegetables, but Indian cousine also offers appetizers, snacks and hors d’ oevres usually lighter than western ones, which are heavy in butter and cheese. Among them we can mention Alu Ki Tikki
(Potato Patties) Dahi Bara ( Yogurth and fritter).

Moreover there are some special side dishes which do not have an equivalent in Western culture. As an example we can cite the Jal Jeera ( an Indian Cumino Lemonade) and the Chai (the Indian tea).

Cultural studies focus.

a. Describe the typical Indian breakfast. Compare it with your breakfast.

b. How does modern life style affect Indians’ habits?

c. What are the main ingredients of a typical Indian meal?

Lexis focus.

If you want to revise vocabulary about drinks and food.[E1] [E2]

Grammar focus.

By reading the recipes, underline the imperative and, according to the inductive grammar principles, infer and use the general rule. If you have already studied  this structure, it will represent a useful revision.

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